 Israel's Elbit awarded $166 million contract with British NavyElbit Systems subsidiary wins contract to modernize British navy's training program and to establish Future Submarine school. UK accelerates mass vaccination program with domestic vaccineBritain begins using vaccine developed at Oxford, boosting country's supply of COVID vaccines and allowing for expanded vaccination drive. It's official: Britain leaves the European UnionBrexit becomes a reality four years after the referendum in the UK and a week after an agreement was reached with the EU. Report: Britain to roll out AstraZeneca vaccine on January 4British Government urged to accelerate vaccination efforts as new strain of COVID-19 continues to spread. Britain, EU reach Brexit dealDowning St. declares 'we got Brexit done' after comprehensive trade deal reached with EU. 616 British Jews have died in coronavirus pandemicBritish Jews more than two times as likely to die of the coronavirus as British non-Jews. Returnees from UK to be sent to coronavirus hotelsDefense Ministry acts to quarantine people returning from countries where new, more contagious strain of coronavirus has been discovered. Jeremy Corbyn's brother compares COVID vaccine to HolocaustGroup of brother of former Labour leader distributing leaflets comparing COVID-19 vaccination program to Auschwitz atrocities. Dutch government temporarily bans flights from UKDutch government bans all passenger flights from Britain until January 1 after finding case of new coronavirus strain.British government urged to spearhead efforts to replace Iran dealGroup of UK lawmakers say 2015 deal is "a shell of an agreement", urge government to work to broker a replacement. Britain begins coronavirus vaccinationsFirst dose of coronavirus vaccination administered in the UK, as Britain launches mass-vaccination efforts. Roald Dahl's family apologizes for author's anti-Semitic comments'Hitler didn't pick on the Jews for no reason.' Relatives of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' author apologize for anti-Jewish comments.Britain to roll out COVID-19 vaccine this weekBritain to roll out Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday. UK PM appoints chief of staff after aide's stormy exitWorld Jewish Relief chairman Dan Rosenfield named as new chief of staff for Prime Minister Boris Johnson . Britain adds Israel to list of 'green countries'Israelis will be able to leave for the UK without isolation upon arrival there, but will be required to be in isolation upon their return. UK Labour leader on Corbyn reinstatement: Another painful day for the Jewish communityBritish Labour leader Keir Starmer responds to reinstatement of his predecessor. Watch: What do people in the UK know about anti-Semitism?Community Security Trust and Union of Jewish Students went out to the streets to find out what people know about anti-Semitism.British PM self-isolating after meeting MP who tested positive for COVID-19British Prime Minister self-isolating after meeting MP who later tested positive for COVID-19. He is not showing symptoms. Britain upgrades terror threat level to 'severe'The move follows terrorist attack in Vienna and several attacks across France.PA to Britain: Recognize 'Palestine'PA calls on Britain to rectify the "mistake" of the Balfour Declaration by recognizing a Palestinian state. Report: Prince William contracted COVID-19 in AprilDuke of Cambridge reportedly did not tell anyone about his positive test so as not to alarm the nation.Johnson: There's no alternative except a lockdownBritish Prime Minister will say on Monday there is no alternative but to lock down England amid coronavirus surge. British PM announces new coronavirus lockdownNew lockdown to come into force starting Thursday and will be in effect until December 2. UK's Labour warns of 'civil war' after Jeremy Corbyn suspendedLabour chief warns of 'civil war' within the party after suspension of his predecessor, leading to backlash from Corbyn loyalists. British trade union leader sorry for telling Jewish ex-banker to go ‘count his gold’Trade union leader and ally of Jeremy Corbyn apologizes to a Jewish former banker and ex-lawmaker after telling him to 'go count his gold.' Report: Tony Blair breached COVID-19 restrictionsSunday Telegraph publishes photos of former British PM leaving a restaurant 10 days after returning from US. Blair denies wrongdoing. British politician gets death threats over his support for London Holocaust memorialBritish state secretary Robert Jenrick protected by counter-terror police over support for building of Holocaust memorial in London. Britain’s Liberal rabbis allow interfaith couples to get married under a chuppahUK's 'Liberal Judaism' movement decides to recognize marriages between Jews and non-Jews, allowing rabbis to officiate at the weddings. UK: Swastika spray painted on car on Yom Kippur'It was like a punch to the gut, we all feel anxious,' says Jewish man who spotted swastika spray painted on car on Yom Kippur. What is Hashem planning for His people in Eretz Yisrael in 5781Nothing of significance has ever evolved or will evolve without implicit or covert implications for the Jewish people.UK Labour leader reiterates commitment to 'root out' anti-SemitismBritish Labour leader Keir Starmer: We're making progress and we will root out the anti-Semitism that has infected our party.British PM to order pubs and restaurants closed amid COVID-19 spikeBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce under new nationwide restrictions to halt a rise in coronavirus cases. British PM to announce new restrictions on social gatheringsBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce tough new lockdown restrictions on social gatherings amid a spike in COVID-19 infections. Britain stresses commitment to two-state solutionBritish Foreign Secretary meets Kushner, stresses the country still backs a “two-state solution”. England: Renters' union expels member over anti-Semitic response to Jewish applicantBritish renters’ union expels member after Jewish applicant receives ‘sorry, no time for Zionists’ rejection. What are the most popular names in the UK?Oliver and Olivia remain popular names in the UK. Among the new names gaining popularity: Ibrahim, Muhammad, and Dua. British rapper Wiley repeats tropes about Jewish power and money in new interview'Jews run the earth,' says British rapper Wiley, who was deplatformed over his previous comments on Jews. Rapper doubles down on remarks. Abbas: Peace can't be achieved by bypassing PalestiniansPA chairman meets British Foreign Secretary, says Israeli normalization with Arab states will not result in peace. British renters’ union rejects Jewish applicant saying ‘sorry, no time for Zionists’Renters’ union in England apologizes after rejecting a membership request from a Jew saying "we are a pro-Palestine organization." Strategic Affairs Minister to British FM: Let’s stop anti-Israel delegitimizationStrategic Affairs Minister Farkash-Hacohen urges British FM Dominic Raab to 'stop anti-Israel delegitimization.'British Foreign Sec. to visit Israel, press for peace with Palestinian AuthorityBritish Foreign Sec.Dominic Raab to visit Israel, press for peace with Palestinian Authority. Germany, France and Britain reject 'snapback' of Iran sanctionsGermany, France and Britain say the US ceased to be a participant in Iran deal and as such cannot push for sanctions snapback mechanism. New Battle in Britain: Palestinian Arabs fight against 'Elbit'Group of pro-Palestinian Authority activists promises to continue breaking law in efforts to harm Israeli company Elbit. Pub patron to Jewish student: 'We should have gassed all of you'Pub patron in England tells Jewish student 'We should have f***ing gassed the lot of you,' while another patron threatens to beat her. Hundreds of British musicians sign onto open letter condemning anti-SemitismFollowing spate of anti-Semitic comments by celebrities, including rapper Wiley, hundreds of musicians sign letter condemning anti-Semitism. Settlement Minister Tzipi Hotovely approved as Israeli ambassador to the UKSettlement Minister Tzipi Hotovely becomes the first female Israeli ambassador to the UK. New ambassadors to Russia, China, Belarus approved Britain: Record number of anti-Semitic incidents in six monthsBritain recorded the third-highest number of anti-Semitic incidents for the first six months of a year.Report: British PM 'extremely concerned' over second coronavirus waveSource says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is concerned by what he's seeing abroad, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. British cat infected with coronavirusPet cat becomes first British animal to be infected with coronavirus. Trustee for British Muslim charity resigns over anti-Semitic postsTrustee for Britain's Islamic Relief Worldwide resigns after Facebook posts in which he called Jews "grandchildren of monkeys and pigs".British rapper Wiley dropped by managers over anti-Semitic posts'Godfather of grime' suspended from Twitter after engaging in anti-Semitic rants on social media. Britain: Teenager subjected to verbal abuse for helping disabled womanTeenager subjected to verbal abuse after briefly lifting face mask so deafblind sister could read her lips. British lecturer fired after saying that Jews are ‘the cleverest in the world’British university lecturer accused of racism and fired after saying Jews 'are the cleverest people', blacks are 'underprivileged'. UK: COVID-19 vaccine achieves positive resultsVaccine developed at Oxford University produces coronavirus antibodies in over 1,000 test patients. Report: Russian hackers trying to steal info on COVID-19 vaccineBritish intelligence says organized group of Russian hackers attempting to steal info on coronavirus vaccine from US, UK, and Canada.British Labour party to apologize to anti-Semitism whistleblowersBritish Labour party poised to make formal apology to anti-Semitism whistleblowers as part of a settlement. Britain to mandate wearing masks in shopsPeople who fail to wear masks in shops and supermarkets will be fined 100 punds. |
